Getting to Heide Park by train and bus
By train
By train, you travel to Soltau (Han) or Wolterdingen (Han) station. From Wolterdingen it's about a twenty-minute walk to the park. If you're coming from the direction of Hamburg, the park recommends getting off at Wolterdingen.
From the Netherlands and Belgium you'll usually travel via Hanover, Bremen or Hamburg. The easiest way to plan your journey is with the Deutsche Bahn journey planner (bahn.de).
By bus from Hamburg or Hanover
During the season, the Heide-Park Express run by bus company Elbe-Leine-Express travels directly to the park every day:
- From Hamburg ZOB at 9:00.
- From Hannover, Hamburger Allee 4 (opposite the ZOB) at 9:00.
- Return from the park at 17:00.
A single costs €15 and a return €25 (as of 2026). You need to book by phone two days in advance. Note: the park train inside the park is also called Heide Park Express.
Wolterdingen station
From Wolterdingen (Han) it's about a 20-minute walk to the park.
Booking the bus
For the Heide-Park Express bus, book by phone with Elbe-Leine-Express two days in advance.
Mind the time
The return bus leaves at 17:00. Check that day's opening hours beforehand.
Hamburg and Hanover as a base
Thanks to the bus, you can combine a visit to Heide Park with a city break in Hamburg or Hanover. You'll find hotels in both cities on the Places to stay nearby page.
